Clemens Biedrawa is a Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 teacher of Kundalini Yoga and classical Hatha Yoga. He trained in Kundalini Yoga in the tradition of Dhirendra Brahmachari in Europe and of Swami Satyananda in India, and completed his RYT 500 in Hatha and Kundalini Yoga with Swami Vidyanand and Yogacharya Sanjeev Pandey. He was initiated into Kashmir Shaivism by Mark Dyczkowski.
He has been leading yoga teacher trainings since 2017. Clemens is a certified adult educator (WBA). He founded the Matsya Yoga Academy in Rossatz on the Danube, Austria, where he leads all teacher trainings, and has written and illustrated several books on yoga.
Details of this retreat
Advanced Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training in Europe: a 300-hour advanced Hatha and Kundalini Yoga teacher training to Yoga Alliance standards (RYT 300), taught in English and German in Rossatz on the Danube, Austria (Wachau valley, about an hour west of Vienna). Small group of up to 8 participants.
The training runs over 40 days, always Wednesday to Sunday. It can be completed in one block or spread over one year.
WHO IT IS FOR
For yoga teachers who want to deepen their teaching: guide advanced breathing and meditation techniques safely, understand the source texts and gain more teaching practice with feedback.
CURRICULUM – SIX WEEKLY MODULES
– Modules 1–4: philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, breath and meditation
– Module 5: pranayama, bandha and mudra in depth, with the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
– Module 6: philosophy and meditation of the tantric tradition: Shiva Sutras, Vijnana Bhairava Tantra
DAILY SCHEDULE (WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY)
– 08:00–09:00 Practice
– 09:45–12:15 Theory
– 12:30–13:30 Practice
– 15:00 Theory (Thursday and Friday)
– 17:30–20:00 Evening classes
Monday and Tuesday are free.
ACCOMMODATION
The studio and the apartments are in the same house, with a courtyard and a cherry tree in between. The Danube riverbank, the cycle path and the ferry to Dürnstein are within walking distance. The apartments are self-catering; shops are nearby.
CERTIFICATION
Yoga Alliance RYT 300 certificate.
PRICE
– 3,100 € training without accommodation
– 3,900 € training with accommodation in an apartment
All course materials are included.
LEAD TEACHER
Clemens Biedrawa, Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 and certified adult educator. Matsya Yoga is certified by Ö-Cert, the Austrian quality framework for adult education.
Schedule
Wednesday to Sunday; Monday and Tuesday are free.
08:00–09:00 Practice
09:45–12:15 Theory
12:30–13:30 Practice
15:00 Theory (Thursday and Friday)
17:30–20:00 Evening classes
There are buses and trains from the airport to the city centre. Download the WienMobil app for the best information. From Vienna, you can take the train to Krems and then the bus. All the information about trains and where to take them can be found in the WienMobil app or the ÖBB app (the train company's app). If you really need it, we can pick you up in Krems by car.
Contact us and we will help you get here!
Accommodation
We have three charming apartments in the heart of a medieval village, right on the banks of the Danube.
Training with accommodation in an apartment
Training without accommodation
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
Our centre has a beautiful 55 m² practice area with windows overlooking the mountains.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
We don't serve any food, but we provide everything you need to prepare your own breakfast. We also give you access to a great kitchen. Buon appetito!
What's Included
300 hours of training and the Yoga Alliance RYT 300 certificate
All course materials
Accommodation in an apartment in the training house (with-accommodation option)
Apartment kitchen for self-catering
What's Not Included
Meals (the apartments are self-catering, shops are nearby)